Experienced CNC Machinist

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manual and CNC machining tools, including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saws.
• Fabricate and shape metal parts, including machine components and tools.
• Select, secure, and remove fixtures, cutting tools, and materials safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to perform machining tasks.
• Use measuring instruments to ensure parts meet strict tolerances.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on equipment.
• Track parts and projects using a job tracking system.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Be available for overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow.
• Required Skills:
• Machine setup experience (loading/unloading parts).
• Ability to run machines independently and perform quality checks on finished parts.
• Understanding of feeds, speeds, and cutting tool applications.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with MasterCam (not required for manual machinists).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating lathes, grinders, boring mills, planers, and portable tools.
• Familiarity with machining processes such as turning, drilling, tapping, boring, honing, and polishing.
• Experience with large-part machining (e.g., ship propeller shafts, ship steering gear).
• Background in on-site/in-place machining is a plus.
• Forklift and crane operation experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 5 years of CNC machining experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, and DMG/Mori CNC controls.
• Ability to maintain 0.001” tolerances.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience setting up jobs on vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers.
• Willingness to work at multiple Portsmouth locations as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools and performing calculations (fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions).
• Interest in engineering and mechanical systems.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move materials using an overhead crane.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs when necessary.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, and climbing ladders/stairs.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Some computer work for tracking and administrative tasks.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move products with an overhead crane.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs when required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Time spent using a computer for tracking and administrative tasks.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.